Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Katra travel guide

Katra Tourism | Katra Guide

You're Going to Love Katra

With a population of 9,106, Katra is a must-see destination in Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Katra to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Katra

Katra in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 47
1 night at 3-star hotel
Katra in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 47
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Katra

Plane

Although Katra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Jammu Satwari (IXJ), which is located 22 miles from Katra. The shortest flight to Katra from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 25h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Katra is to pick up a car rental from Chandigarh, which is about 189 miles from Katra. You’ll find branches of Avis and Europcar, among others, in Chandigarh.

Plane

Although Katra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Jammu Satwari (IXJ), which is located 22 miles from Katra. The shortest flight to Katra from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 25h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Katra is to pick up a car rental from Chandigarh, which is about 189 miles from Katra. You’ll find branches of Avis and Europcar, among others, in Chandigarh.

Airports near Katra

IXJJammu Satwari
SXRSrinagar
ATQAmritsar Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Intl

Airlines serving Katra

Lufthansa
Good (8,135 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,539 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,115 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,447 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,338 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,572 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (313 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,875 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,958 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,061 reviews)
Scoot
Good (325 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,808 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (693 reviews)
Thai Lion Air
Good (46 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (233 reviews)
Air India Express
Okay (15 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (576 reviews)
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Where to stay in Katra

From 5-star hotels such as the Vivanta Katra Vaishno Devi to great affordable options like the Kc Residency, Katra offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 27 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 104 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Katra

Renting a car in Katra

Expect to pay C$ 1.61 per litre in Katra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.28 and C$ 25.71.

Expect to pay C$ 1.61 per litre in Katra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.28 and C$ 25.71.